Planning
Council survey: climate action, sustainability a priority in Melbourne’s north-west
Housing affordability, homelessness services, a need for more green and open spaces, and better roads and transport options have topped a City of Melbourne survey as the community’s top priorities.
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“Inadequate consultation”: West Melbourne car park to be turned into affordable housing
Traders and locals in North and West Melbourne have expressed their frustration with the City of Melbourne over its handling of a proposal to transform two local car parks into affordable housing.
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Council moves to rezone contested Kensington building
The council proposed to sell the property at 30-38 Gatehouse Drive in 2022, but a community petition saved tenant Midwives and Mothers Australia (MAMA) from eviction.
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Council endorses final concept plan for new Chelmsford St park
Following two rounds of community consultation, the City of Melbourne’s plans for the transformation of a warehouse in the Macauley Precinct in Kensington into a green community space have been approved.
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The shared vision shaping the future of Racecourse Rd
The City of Melbourne and Moonee Valley City Council are calling for Racecourse Rd to be downgraded as a major arterial road to allow for the creation of a safer transport corridor.
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Community to have its say on draft Royal Park Master Plan
City of Melbourne councillors are expected to vote in favour of endorsing the draft Royal Park Master Plan for community consultation at their September 10 Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting.
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A “green oasis” is coming to Roden St in 2025
The greening of West Melbourne’s Roden St is one step closer to reality after City of Melbourne councillors unanimously voted to discontinue part of the street at its September 3 Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting.
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Community to have its say on new North Melbourne Community Centre
A draft design for the new North Melbourne Community Centre is expected to be endorsed for community consultation by City of Melbourne councillors at the Future Melbourne Committee meeting on September 10.
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Writing’s on the wall: Parliamentary Inquiry’s final flood report released
Flemington Racecourse’s controversial floodwall is in jeopardy after the parliamentary inquiry into the October 2022 flood event in Victoria tabled its final report in July.
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Construction of Arden St riding lanes under way
As a part of its riding lane program, the City of Melbourne has begun installing separated lanes in Arden St in North Melbourne.
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Fury over parking fine after the council temporarily changed the rules on Kensington Rd
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